Single Person Installation Option ......8 INSTALLATION ................10 Wiring the Vehicle ..........10 AL600 Installation ..........12 AL600 Installation with Removable 3rd Row ..12 AL600 Installation with Folding 3rd Row .... 16 AL690 Installation ..........20 AL690 Installing the Front Leg ......20 AL690 Installing the Rear Leg ......
HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 1 SAFETY SECTION 1 SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS If you do not understand any portion of the installation procedures, please consult Harmar's Technical Service Department at This safety alert symbol appears when 800-833-0478. Do not attempt to install or use this the lift detects an issue within the unit lift if you have any hesitation or question.
HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 2 INTRODUCTION SECTION 2 INTRODUCTION DEVICE NAME: AL600 / AL690 HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS Indications of Use: The Harmar Hybrid Vehicle Lift is intended to lift, secure and transport an unoccuplied mobility device for patients of mobility- impaired persons.
HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 3 PREPARATION SECTION 3 PREPARATION Installations may vary to some degree, but below UNPACKING THE LIFT are the basic tools to have on hand for a Hybrid Lift installation. 1. Check the box contents. Review each part against the packaging list to ensure that all If you have any questions, concerns or comments, parts have been included.
2. Remove Seating and Determine Lift Placement. ground or on/off a vehicle alone. Two people should For AL600 (See page 12) this is usually the third work together to place this lift inside a vehicle. row; for AL690, (See Page 20) , second row.
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HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 3 PREPARATION 2. Remove 4 nuts at tower base. See Figure 3-3 4. Install base as instructed later in manual. 5. Re-attach tower once the base is mounted 9/16” in the vehicle. Re-connect 4-way and limit switches connectors.
HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 3. Run the vehicle harness under and, when WIRING THE VEHICLE possible, through the vehicle back to the rear cargo area/trunk, gaining entry into the vehicle Improper wiring is the main cause of problems in through the firewall.
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HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 4. When harness is through the vehicle, remove the pin’s protective tubing. See Figure 4-3. Figure 4-4 6. Flip open end connector’s hinged retainer. • Insert pins as shown. See Figure 4-5 Figure 4-3 •...
Leg will need to be mounted. See Figure 4-11 for mounting diagram. 2. The AL600 Leg must be mounted between 32" and 42" from the internal surface of the closed Drill a pilot hole first, up from under the vehicle back door of the vehicle.
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HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 7. Place mounting washers on bolts, on top of mounting flange on lift. Place ½" lock washers onto bolts. Thread ½-13 nuts onto bolts. 1/2-13 Hex Nut 1/2 Split Lock Washer Mounting Washer 5. Thread ½-13 nuts onto ½-13 x 4.00"...
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HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 9. Plug hand controller into lift. See Figure 4-13. Connect to vehicle harness. See Figure 4-14. Figure 4-13 11. Attach platform by placing platform’s upright pins into u-shaped bracket on tower. See Figure 4-16. From vehicle harness ( installed on page 12) BLACK...
HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 4. Attach brackets together and fasten using WITH FOLDING 3RD ROW SEATING supplied hardware. See Figure 4-22. NOTE: A BA-02 Kit is needed for this installation. More detailed instructions on BA-02 installation will be provided with the BA-02 Kit.
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See Figure 4-28 for mounting diagram. See Figure 4-26. Figure 4-26 Figure 4-28 9. The AL600’s leg will need to be mounted between 32" and 42" from the internal surface If Seat Attachment Points are NOT Available: of the closed back door of the vehicle.
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HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 13. Place mounting washers on bolts, on top of mounting flange on lift. Place ½" lock washers onto bolts. Thread ½-13 nuts onto bolts. 1/2-13 Hex Nut 1/2 Split Lock Washer Mounting Washer 11. Thread ½-13 nuts onto ½-13 x 4.00"...
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HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 15. Plug hand controller into lift. See Figure 4-31. Connect to vehicle harness. See Figure 4-32. Figure 4-31 From vehicle harness ( installed on page 12) 17. Attach platform by placing platform’s upright pins into u-shaped bracket on tower. See Figure 4-34 BLACK BLACK...
HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 4. If Seat Attachment Points ARE Available: AL690 INSTALLATION See Figure 4-39 for mounting diagram. INSTALLING THE FRONT LEG 1. Remove 2nd Row Seating. See Figure 4-36. Figure 4-36 2. The AL690’s front leg must be mounted between 42"...
HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION If Seat Attachment Points are NOT Available: INSTALLING THE REAR LEG Look under vehicle in approximate area where Leg will need to be mounted. See Figure 4-41 1. The AL690’s rear leg will be installed approximately 24"...
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HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 3. If Seat Attachment Points ARE Available: If Seat Attachment Points are NOT Available: See Figure 4-45 for mounting diagram. Look under vehicle in approximate area where leg will need to be mounted. See Figure 4-47. Figure 4-45 Figure 4-47 Drill a pilot hole first, up from under the vehicle...
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HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 4. Thread ½-13 nuts onto ½-13 4.00"L bolts installed previously. Place ½" lock washer onto bolts. Place mounting washers onto bolts Using an assistant, place lift onto bolts through mounting flange on lift as shown. See Figure 4-48.
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HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 5. Plug Hand Controller into lift. See Figure 4-49. Figure 4-49 6. Connect to vehicle harness. See Figure 4-50. From vehicle harness ( installed on page 12) 8. Attach platform by placing BLACK BLACK FROM VEHICLE HARNESS platform’s upright pins into FROM LIFT...
HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 3. Make sure the anchor plate will extend about CHAIR/SCOOTER 1-½" on each side of the cushion. This provides PREPARATION space for the user to secure the strap hooks to the chair. The strap hooks included with your chair can be 4.
HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION ANCHOR U-BOLTS Use U-Bolts with Power Chairs or Scooter that do not have a center seat post. 1. For power chairs or scooters without a center seat post, the seat is normally attached to a tubular frame.
HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING APPLY KNOWN GOOD POWER DIRECT TO MOTOR PROBLEM B A T T E S H O P Lift does not operate or lift operates slowly or MOTOR REPLACE intermittently. MOTOR CAUSE APPLY KNOWN GOOD Bad electrical connection(s)/Circuit breaker.
For Rotational Motor, see Figure 6-5. car battery dies), you can still operate the lift using the manual override system. The AL600 has two motors; the Lifting Motor and the Rotation Motor. The manual override system on both motors is a 1/4"...
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HYBRID VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Lifting Motor (Up - Down) CCW: Down CW: Up DOWN Figure 6-4 CAUTION Before retracting the lift into the vehicle, be sure that the lift is fully compressed in the UP position. Not doing so may result in damage to the vehicle and/or lift.
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